Fr. Bill's Podcast

Episode 968 (12:53) In this episode: Why do we need Lenten practices? Two ideas for our community to do during Lent which will help build up the faith and strengthen the bonds of family and friends: 1. A meal together and 2. A pilgrimage to the area parishes Image from IMDB.com Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 967 (16:02) In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan is preaching; Story of his mother making rice from scratch; Our speech can act as a sieve to filter out the good and bad words and inner soul of others; Choose other options: praise and blessings; Updates to Fr. Bill’s website with the help of Chat GPT: frbill.org Podcast Image by Microsoft Designer AI Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 966 (11:31) In this episode: Dcn. Brett is preaching; The process for Dcn. Brett to build a friendship with Fr. Dave, our former pastor; We can know a lot about someone, but that is significantly different than knowing someone; It matters who Jesus is if we want to truly know Jesus; Arianism and Gnosticism both fail at helping people know Jesus; It’s easier to just know about God; Will you give your heart to Jesus? Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 965 (12:10) In this episode: Gnostic struggles as a youth; What is Gnosticism? Examples: You may be a Gnostic if you define religion by your feelings or think almost everything is a conspiracy; Remedy? Trust in Jesus He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life Related article: https://media.benedictine.edu/francis-says-you-may-be-a-gnostic-if Image: A modern colorization of the “Flammarion Engraving,” an unknown artist’s allegorical depiction of the quest for knowledge. Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 964 (12:04) In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan preaches; A childhood prayer; Review of Arianism; The tendency to treat God and others in a Transactional way; The need to enter into a covenantal way of living with God and others Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 963 (13:15) In this episode: Dcn. Brett introduces our series on "Christology" encouraged by Pope Francis; Two heresies will be discussed: Arianism and Gnosticism Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 962 (12:50) In this episode: Technology is making us forgetful; Nehemiah and Ezra proclaim the law; Rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength; Rejoicing is the key to the life of faith; Stories: College Football Championship; Woman on her deathbed Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 961 (23:04) In this episode: This is an episode with two separate homilies. Dcn. Brett preaches the first homily on the importance of baptism and confession - Fr. Anthony encourages us to bring Jesus into marriage and all other aspects of our lives Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 960 (10:45) In this episode: Childhood mind games; Secular Humanism; Humanity isn’t the center of existence, God is; Life is not about you. It's about God. Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 959 (6:47) In this episode: Archbishop Sample and his love for his mother; Jesus' love for his mother, Mary; St. Elizabeth called Jesus "Lord"; St. Paul proclaimed "Jesus Christ is Lord" and not Caesar; Mary is the mother of Jesus who is God incarnate Image by Microsoft Designer Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 958 (12:56) In this episode: Fr. Anthony reflects on growing up without his father present and the crisis that it created in the family; You are not alone being an imperfect family; A holy family prays; When we pray, we make our house "our Father's house." Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 957 (10:00) In this episode: Many people are not joyous at Christmastime due to many struggles and losses; Christmas is God's answer to the suffering in our lives; Metaphor: Christ is the match whose light he wants to share; We are called to share Christ's light Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 956 (12:10) In this episode: Darn-it Dolls; Life isn't always how you planned it; Mary was open to God's plans; God wants to surprise you Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 955 (12:19) In this episode: Being people of rejoicing; Gaudete Sunday; Demonstration of my Christmas lights which don't all work; The lights that don't work illustrate the darkness we can experience; The light overcomes the darkness Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 954 (12:59) In this episode: Fr. Anthony Hoangphan preaching; How his family became Catholic; Tradition of telling stories around a fire inside their home; state of affairs for youth who were confirmed and no longer come to Mass; Being missionaries at home Episode image by MS Designer Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 953 (10:25) In this episode: Dcn. Brett preaches; Catholics Are Weird; The end times; God has been waiting for you; You are part of His plan; God likes process; Surrender to Jesus Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 952 (12:27) In this episode: Who do you admire? Childhood obsession with a football team; Obsession; Crossing the line; Changing and moderating; Jesus is God, the only King worthy of worship; Sports figures who have Jesus as #1 Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 951 (13:40) In this episode, Fr. Anthony is preaching; Image of a house not prepared for a storm; What do we need to do to be prepared for Christ's Second Coming? Should we be afraid? We need to be prepared by letting go of sins, vices, and bad habits Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 950 (10:28) In this episode: The prophet Elijah; Issues in the world; The Election; Circle of Influence; Circle of Concern; Let go of concerns and focus on influence Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Episode 949 (9:36) In this episode: Studies show married couples start to resemble each other; The same can be said of of our relationship with God; We worry about many things: conflicts, natural disasters, elections; God is not worried; Stay close to Jesus Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes